Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% trillion by the end of 2024. trillion by the end of 2024. Key players are the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? Are you one of the 95% of frequent business travelers who are turning to AI to plan a trip?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Viking is getting ready to launch a game-changing ship that will let your worries set sail. Hoping to give U.K. Cambodia calling?

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Judges for the globally recognised certification, which showcases a business dedication to its sustainability pathway, praised The Belfrys incredible hard work in reaching this milestone and highlighted its commitment to preserving and enhancing its natural surroundings, cultural heritage, local community and economy.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Getting lost in the sea of travel booking platforms? As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest cant-miss news in tourism and travel. This agreement grants Chase Travel Group access to Travelports advanced retailing technology and multi-source travel content via the Travelport+ platform.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has agreed a partnership with train operator Avanti West Coast to highlight the importance of sustainable and efficient business travel to its members. Together, we can transform how business travel is approached, offering greener alternatives without compromising convenience or comfort.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. is on track to welcome 90 million visitors one year ahead of the goal outlined by the National Travel and Tourism Strategy report. Travel Association and the U.S. remains the worlds premier travel destination.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

As event marketers can attest, travel costs are up. But companies appear to be accepting this new cost of doing business as corporate travel spending is making a modest comeback this year. The volatility of business travel in 2024 has been replaced by cautious optimism in 2025, as well as some interesting shifts in travel habits.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

London hotel group, The Wesley, has recently achieved ECOSmart gold Accreditation following an in-depth examination process that was conducted by Greengage, an organisation that supports hospitality businesses on their individual sustainability journeys.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In 2022, Eventurous decided to take the leap and shout about their decade long sustainability efforts, in aim of inspiring others to achieve their own green goals. Since, this small but mighty agency has been recognised as experts in sustainable events, going on to win two Sustainability Awards in 2024 alone.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

Read More: Shaping the Future of Hospitality Grow international travel to increase U.S. inbound international travel restrictions. Read More: Today’s Best Practices for Visas and International Travel Other Issues Although not a top priority, ECA also supports leveraging smart decarbonization for long-term competitive advantage.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2025

To ensure around-the-clock focus on protecting the planet, Destination DC has mapped out a Sustainability District devoted to community, climate and clean energy. As an official member of the Regenerative Travel movement, improving ecosystems is the true bottom line. Sustainable Luxury Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown.

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EventMB

MARCH 1, 2024

Skift Take: Sustainability is flooded with authoritative-sounding designations and convoluted certifications. Prince Harry’s Travalyst aims to provide clarity to sustainable travel. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Your attendee travelers are eager to hit the road, but thanks in part to economic challenges like inflation, companies are cutting back on T&E. Those able to travel freely are combining remote work with longer leisure trips. Corporate travel policies may start including air emissions tracking.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Collaborating with GLL and Copper Box Arena allows us to support London’s dynamic events industry while ensuring that clients and guests enjoy a high-quality travel experience to reach the heart of the action—whether it’s for sports, live entertainment, or community gatherings.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

BMA House will be at IMEX Frankfurt from 20-22 May, showcasing its credentials as a leading sustainable venue and a hub for well-connected, experience-rich events. These efforts are underpinned by a wider ambition to help organisers make conscious choices that align with their environmental and social values.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. This collaboration combines Aeros semi-private jet service with Stein Collections luxurious ski-in/ski-out properties, offering a seamless travel experience that prioritizes comfort, convenience and exclusivity.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

With a focus on sustainability, creativity, and seamless planning, this offering is perfect for organisations hosting clients, rewarding teams, or creating unforgettable networking events. Building on its heritage and commitment to excellence, BMA House has introduced further enhancements for 2025.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Viking is getting ready to launch a game-changing ship that will let your worries set sail. Hoping to give U.K. Cambodia calling?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) teamed up for a lively, eight-hour livestream packed with fresh insights, emerging trends and meaningful discussions around the future of meetings and events. From carbon offsets to local sourcing, sustainability is no longer optional.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Anna Huddleston Photo) Sustainability was also a key part of this project. Groceryshop is Instacart’s Super Bowl, and we wanted to push the boundaries and come up with something super unique while pulling in existing assets and making it a very sustainable space,” says Katie Meyer, ceo and director of events at MoonLab Productions.

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JUNE 13, 2022

For an event creator, it’s important to tap into current travel trends in the event industry, including what attendees want to see when they travel to an attraction. Attendees put plenty of thought into traveling to […].

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. Whether it’s asking on a delegate invitation pathway, “How are you traveling to an event?”

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT. CORPORATE MESSAGING.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Impact XM shares seven sustainable action areas for planning green meetings Global event and experiential marketing agency Impact XM believes that sustainability is not an end goal, but a practice. As part of its efforts to educate its employees, clients and industry, the company created a list of seven sustainable action areas.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Simon Hainsworth, Managing Director of Corporate & Sporting Events Management (CSE) This year’s Olympic Games in Paris saw sustainability placed front and centre, with a heavy focus on emissions reduction and an unprecedented £1.2 billion invested in the cleanup of the River Seine.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The latest edition of the association’s quarterly benchmarking report has revealed that almost three quarters (74%) are confident in the future growth and sustainability of the sector – a slight increase on sentiment reported in June. Despite this, just 6% feel that the business meetings and events sector is supported by UK government.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

Questions about sustainability in booth design often trigger two responses: We’ve been doing it for a while (aluminum structures, rentals, recycling carpet) and Clients don’t want to pay for it. The resulting recommendations on sustainable booth design are due later this year. At the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix (Jan.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 9, 2025

Samsung’s Artful Approach The companys AI for All vision came to life in a futuristic exhibit showcasing the unified AI ecosystem, linking home, work and travel, with some immersive surprises inside. Sheer fabric walls, muted tones and sustainable design materials underlined the message of sustainability.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 16, 2025

Sustainability Sustainability is a subject on most marketers minds, and eco-friendly practices and long-term solutions are increasingly being prioritized within the industry. Every aspect of an event or experience, from the invitation to the final farewell, should capture the essence of the brand and foster genuine connections.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology?

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process. This setup reduces transport emissions and encourages attendees to use sustainable travel options. My room at Leonardo Hotel Esslingen.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

Sought-after topics include event marketing, experiential design, AI, future trends, wellbeing and sustainability. The Meetings Show 2025 co-located with Business Travel Show Europe, will take place on 25-26 June 2025. To submit your speaker idea visit here.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

Stephanie Miller, sustainability concierge, will guide hotel guests to their most sustainable visits Marriott Marquis Washington, DC is one of the District of Columbia’s largest LEED Silver-certified hotels, and true to its green nature, it has rolled out a new sustainability program , right in time for its 10th anniversary.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

.” This appointment comes at a time of significant growth for Identity, as the agency continues to expand its full-service capabilities and strengthen its position within The Human Network’s portfolio of specialist agencies, which also recently expanded into corporate travel management to complement its existing suite of client services.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Louisa Watson, Director of Marketing at Wyboston Lakes Resort and Sustainability Director of beam has been recognised as Sustainability Industry Champion at the prestigious Greengage Sustainability Awards. It’s also great credit to our whole team that the venue has again been recognised for its sustainability initiatives.”

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